DLMRA DLMRA is dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting Decatur Lake, the Brodhead Mill Race and their surroundings.

DLMRA is working to support the city in its effort to promote and improve the Mill Race. Our organization has supplied manpower and equipment to the race cleanup. We also have supplied manpower to the WAV stream monitoring program and will continue to support these efforts in the coming years. In conjunction with this effort we are starting to plan how to improve the lake and link the lake improvement plans with the goals of the mill race project.

Exciting news! The new DLMRA website is now LIVE! ๐ŸŽ‰Be sure to check out our History/About page to learn more about the r...
06/12/2026

Exciting news! The new DLMRA website is now LIVE! ๐ŸŽ‰

Be sure to check out our History/About page to learn more about the rich history of Decatur Lake and the Brodhead Mill Race, along with DLMRAโ€™s mission to preserve, protect, and promote these amazing local resources. ๐ŸŸ๐ŸŒฟ

Youโ€™ll also find information about events, projects, memberships, photos, ways to get involved, and more!

Check it out here ๐Ÿ‘‰ www.dlmra.org

Thank you to everyone who continues to support DLMRA and help keep our waterways and outdoor spaces thriving for future generations! ๐Ÿ’™

The DLMRA preserves, protects, and promotes Decatur Lake and the historic Brodhead Mill Race โ€” so boaters, anglers, and families can enjoy them for generations to come.

06/11/2026

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Brodhead Garage Sale Days are THIS Friday & Saturday! ๐ŸŽ‰

If youโ€™re out treasure hunting around town, be sure to stop by our small DLMRA table at ๐Ÿ“2302 W 5th Ave!

Weโ€™ll have:
๐ŸŒฟ DLMRA brochures
๐Ÿ“ Membership forms
๐Ÿฅƒ Our BOURBON RAFFLE tickets
โœจ Stickers & Croc charms for kiddos (limited supply!)

Stop by, say hi, and learn more about what weโ€™re doing for Decatur Lake & the Mill Race while supporting local conservation and community projects! ๐Ÿ’™

Send a message to learn more

๐Ÿฆ‡ Wildlife Wednesday ๐Ÿฆ‡Did you know Wisconsin is home to 8 species of bats? All of them are insect-eaters that use echolo...
06/10/2026

๐Ÿฆ‡ Wildlife Wednesday ๐Ÿฆ‡

Did you know Wisconsin is home to 8 species of bats? All of them are insect-eaters that use echolocation to hunt mosquitoes, moths, beetles, and other night-flying insects. A single bat can eat thousands of bugs in one night, making them an important part of our ecosystems and natural pest control for both people and agriculture!

Unfortunately, Wisconsin bat populations have faced major declines from White-Nose Syndrome, a fungal disease that affects hibernating bats. Some cave bat populations dropped by more than 90% after the disease arrived in 2014. Thankfully, conservation efforts and monitoring through the Wisconsin Bat Program are helping researchers track recovery, with some populations beginning to stabilize. ๐Ÿ’™

Want to help bats in your own backyard? Consider installing a bat house or planting flowers that attract night-flying insects. Every little bit helps these amazing nighttime pollinators and insect hunters thrive! ๐ŸŒ™

๐Ÿšš๐Ÿ” Food Truck Tuesday is back! ๐ŸŒฎ๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿ“ Where: Putnam Park๐Ÿ“… When: This Tuesdayโฐ Time: 3:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PMโœจ Come enjoy delicious...
06/09/2026

๐Ÿšš๐Ÿ” Food Truck Tuesday is back! ๐ŸŒฎ๐ŸŒญ

๐Ÿ“ Where: Putnam Park
๐Ÿ“… When: This Tuesday
โฐ Time: 3:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM

โœจ Come enjoy delicious food, fresh air, and a fun evening with the community! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŽ‰

Thank you Brodhead Chamber of Commerce for putting on events like this!

โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰ Schoolโ€™s out for summer! ๐ŸŽ‰โ˜€๏ธLetโ€™s make sure the kiddos are getting plenty of time OUTSIDE this summer! ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐ŸŸ๐ŸŠ Go to th...
06/08/2026

โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰ Schoolโ€™s out for summer! ๐ŸŽ‰โ˜€๏ธ

Letโ€™s make sure the kiddos are getting plenty of time OUTSIDE this summer! ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐ŸŸ

๐ŸŠ Go to the pool
๐Ÿšถ Take a walk on the trail
๐ŸŽฃ Grab a fishing pole from the Brodhead Memorial Public Library and go fishing
๐Ÿงญ Try geocaching
๐Ÿ’ฆ Run through a sprinkler
๐Ÿšฒ Ride bikes
๐ŸŒž Or just enjoy some fresh air and sunshine!

Thereโ€™s so much fun waiting outside the front door. Unplug when you can, make some memories, and enjoy summer! ๐Ÿ’š

06/04/2026

Have any plans this Saturday? There are a couple of fishing events ๐ŸŸgoing on that you don't want to miss! Check out their pages for more info!

Albany Conservation Club, Inc:
๐ŸŽฃHooked on Fishing!
American Legion Park in Albany
June 6th 8-2

Brodhead Optimist Club:
๐ŸŽฃCome Catch a Fish!
23rd street across from Stoughton Trailers in Brodhead
June 6th 8:30-12

Send a message to learn more

Wildlife Wednesday...Ah yesโ€ฆ the elusive tween outside its natural habitat. Rarely spotted outdoors and known for surviv...
06/03/2026

Wildlife Wednesday...
Ah yesโ€ฆ the elusive tween outside its natural habitat. Rarely spotted outdoors and known for surviving almost entirely on snacks and WiFi, this mysterious creature can occasionally be seen perched quietly on a fallen tree overlooking the river. Approach slowly and avoid sudden movementsโ€ฆlike a ๐ŸฆŒ,one wrong sound and itโ€™ll disappear back into gaming mode for another 3-5 business days ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ˜‚

Jokes aside, a short walk outside can do SO much for you mentally and physically! Get out and enjoy it!

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

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